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On average, today’s vehicles get better gas mileage than ever. There are still ways to get the most out of the fuel that you put into your tank. Here are the factors that affect gas mileage, and what you can do to maximize yours, from Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA.

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The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

transmission

Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle. 

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At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA, we aim to keep your four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive car, truck, or SUV ready for anything. 4X4 systems are pretty low maintenance, but equally as important to maintain as your engine or transmission. At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair our technicians have the tools and knowledge to help keep yours going strong.

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If you drive performance or luxury vehicle (Subaru, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Land Rover, etc.) you’re aware that you have a complex and precision-engineered machine. When things start to go wrong, sometimes they go wrong in a hurry. Here are some things to watch out for, from Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA.

Engine

Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair is the leader in engine repair or replacement in high performance vehicles. The staff at Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair take the time to educate our customers because we know it isn’t always easy deciding what to do next when it comes to major engine repairs. Fortunately, we’re here to help you make the best decision for your situation. We want your engine working at maximum efficiency while you’re driving in and around Santa Rosa, CA.

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If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell. 

brake parts

One of the more annoying issues a car, truck, or SUV will develop is a grinding or scraping sound when you hit the brakes. What is it, and how do you make it stop? At Wayne & Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, CA we have the answer.

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Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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